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tritium

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i smoked pretty heavily over the summer, and now that im back in school (high school) iv cut back a lot. but towards the end of the summer i was getting a lot of really bad highs. i would get really paranoid about things that didnt even make sense. not paranoid like the cops would catch me, but more like "my girlfriend is cheating on me" or "my friends dont actually like me". stuff that when im sober i would laugh at thinking. i would tell my self i was just being paranoid and the thoughts would go away, but sometimes they would sneak back in, and basically ruin my highs. its been happening less now that im not smoking as much, but it still occurs occassionally. any ideas on how i can stop this, or deal with it when it comes up?
 
I know how you can deal with it - benzodiazepines. They're dirt cheap if you can find them. They aren't hard to get prescribed either. Don't use them regularly though.
 
thats a big part of why i stopped smoking as much. i just got into college and some other things happened that significantly lowered my stress level so hopefully that will play a big part. otherwise i will quit except for special circumstances :/
 
yeah thats why i quit smoking. It was cool for a few years then slowly this started happening. Took me another year or so of smoking and freakin out before i finally admitted i just dont like pot that much these days. A lot of older people/people whove smoked a long time have this happen.
 
I would also advise against using benzos.
Seems like a really, really bad strategy to me - one that will only make things worse in the long run.

If using weed is making your life worse, you might need to stop or cut back (as you said you did).
Paranoia is a commonly-noted side effect of using weed. It doesn't always co-occur with the weed high (in other words, it can happen when you aren't high).
If you smoke less, then the chance of feeling paranoid is lessened.

(If you are subject to experiencing paranoia on weed, watch mushrooms and LSD.
I have had some mild paranoia on weed, but incredible paranoia a few times on those psychedelics.)
 
I would have to say some different types of marijuana can induce paranoia a lot worst then others and some dont and some just have you feeling like you dont want to do anything but sit there or lay back a couple people have told me that they just get paranoid on weed now and its not as great of an experience for them as they got older
 
i smoked last night, and everything went smoothly! so im just gonna do it lightly from now on. also, could the quality of the weed have anything to do with it? now that im smoking less i can afford better stuff. just an idea
 
love2party said:
^bad idea, benzos are addicting and the withdrawals are hell. Why keep on smoking if your not enjoying it anymore...
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Depends if you can control your substance use. I've used benzos occasionally for years without making them a problem. I am extremely shy, and I also use a wide array of drugs regularly (not harmful ones), and benzos haven't become a problem for me.

I understand everyone's different, just telling my view.

It's not like that by not suggesting benzos he wouldn't find his way to them anyways. I'm sure you understand that not everyone gets addicted to addictive drugs. In fact, the vast majority of drug users are free of physical drug addictions.

Benzodiazepines are great for warding off anxiety no matter what it is you're using them for, as long as you're responsible, right?

Harm reduction to me is not about changing core personality traits. You just can't do this on a forum.

I expect that the person is you know, sane, and will go google 'clonazepam' before he goes and buys a bottle and keeps taking a substance he only knows the name of.

I suggested a solution - then I respected him by not insulting his intelligence.

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tritium said:
i smoked last night, and everything went smoothly! so im just gonna do it lightly from now on. also, could the quality of the weed have anything to do with it? now that im smoking less i can afford better stuff. just an idea
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High quality weed has given me a few panic attacks before. I smoke a lot, too. High dose weed also makes paranoia more common, but only outside really.
 
ech0s85 said:
yeah thats why i quit smoking. It was cool for a few years then slowly this started happening. Took me another year or so of smoking and freakin out before i finally admitted i just dont like pot that much these days. A lot of older people/people whove smoked a long time have this happen.
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same thing started happening to me , everytime i got relly high...it would suck , panic attacs , and parnoid thoughts, untill this year i tripped some good acid a few times , and sence then iv been fine everytime sence. i cant explain it, but i do enjoy it.
 
i have taken kolonopens before, but i have to take a tiny amount , and even then i end up forgetting everything the next day, and they make me moody
 
Welcome to the dark side of pot. The more you do it, the worse those thoughts will get.
Adding benzos and shit is a bad idea in the long run.
 
Listen up
Any paranoia experienced while high isn't from the pot itself.. it's from an underlying insecurity/anxiety that you've had within. the pot just brings it out. don't blame it on the pot, i'm calm cool and collective while high, as are many of my other stoner friends.

to make a long story short, if you're a schizo before smoking, pot is just going to make it worse.
 
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hardcheeba said:
Listen up
Any paranoia experienced while high isn't from the pot itself.. it's from an underlying insecurity/anxiety that you've had within. the pot just brings it out. don't blame it on the pot, i'm calm cool and collective while high, as are many of my other stoner friends.

to make a long story short, if you're a schizo before smoking, pot is just going to make it worse.
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You have a point, but you are also missing the point. If you aren't going to be a black sheep don't parade around as one... government this government that you potheads are all the same.
 
Lord said:
You have a point, but you are also missing the point. If you aren't going to be a black sheep don't parade around as one... government this government that you potheads are all the same.
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i really don't know where you were trying to go with this? this has nothing to do with the government or being a black sheep.

we were discussing paranoia and weed, not paranoia as in "the government is plotting against me", but general paranoia like being out in public while high.
 
I agree with that other guy lol

tritium said:
i smoked last night, and everything went smoothly! so im just gonna do it lightly from now on. also, could the quality of the weed have anything to do with it? now that im smoking less i can afford better stuff. just an idea
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I would have to say more potent varieties could amplify it i.e your current mood the paranoia doesn't start until after your already high I noticed the only time I was paranoid was when I felt like I wasn't supposed to be smoking cause I had gone along time without it or I knew I was in the area of other people who I really didn't want them to see me high i.e the family. so location location make sure your in an area or place where you know everything will be alright. friends or music could stop a wandering mind
 
hardcheeba said:
Listen up
Any paranoia experienced while high isn't from the pot itself.. it's from an underlying insecurity/anxiety that you've had within. the pot just brings it out. don't blame it on the pot, i'm calm cool and collective while high, as are many of my other stoner friends.

to make a long story short, if you're a schizo before smoking, pot is just going to make it worse.
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Maybe... or maybe there is just a chemical imbalance.. everyone is different. It's just weed. If it makes you happy, smoke it, if not then it's just not for you. Simple as that.
 
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